The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is seeking qualified and committed professionals to fill the following positions.
1. Senior Resource Mobilization Specialist
- Report to: Senior Director, Program and Partnership
- Purpose of the Job: To secure sustainable funding and partnerships for EHRC. You’ll identify and pursue donor opportunities, manage the full proposal development process, and build strategic relationships to support EHRC’s human rights mission.
- Main Duties:
- Gather and share information on donor priorities and trends.
- Maintain the resource mobilization tracker.
- Identify and assess potential funding opportunities and grant forecasts.
- Write customized concept notes and proposals in coordination with team leads.
- Develop and execute a target-oriented resource mobilization plan.
- Manage and develop strategic partnerships with donors, government bodies, corporations, and academia.
- Implement donor communication and stewardship plans.
- Qualifications and Experience:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Human Rights, International Relations, Development Studies, Economics, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an advantage. Additional certification in fundraising or grant writing is desirable.
- Experience: A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in resource mobilization, partnership development, or fundraising within international organizations, NGOs, or donor agencies.
- Skills: Proven track record in securing large-scale funding, experience in proposal writing and grant management, excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, strong research and analytical skills, and computer literacy.
- Salary: Gross monthly salary of ETB 25,756.00 – ETB 30,676.00, plus ETB 12,000.00 Housing allowance and ETB 3,300.00 Transport allowance.
- Required Skills: Time management, analytical skills, adaptability, teamwork, communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving.
2. Personal Assistant
- Report to: Director, Socio-Economic Rights
- Purpose of the Job: To assist employees with disabilities, enabling them to function successfully in their roles.
- Main Duties:
- Provide support with physical tasks like filing, retrieving materials, and navigating the office.
- Accompany the employee to meetings, workshops, and for work-related travel.
- Read handwritten or hardcopy materials to employees with visual disabilities.
- Serve as a sighted guide and assist with personal care tasks if needed.
- Convert inaccessible texts into accessible formats.
- Qualifications and Experience:
- Education: BA or Diploma (Level IV Certificate) in any Social Science Studies.
- Experience: 0 years of experience with a BA degree, or 2 years of experience as a Personal Assistant, Secretarial Service, or in Office Management with a Diploma (Level IV Certificate).
- Skills: Commitment to working with persons with disabilities, computer literacy, and knowledge of Amharic.
- Salary: Gross monthly salary of ETB 8,536.00 – ETB 9,667.00, plus ETB 4,320.00 Housing allowance and ETB 3,300.00 Transport allowance.
- Required Skills: Time management, analytical skills, adaptability, teamwork, communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving.
3. Senior Finance and Administration Officer
- Report to: Director, Finance and Admin
- Purpose of the Job: To oversee the financial management, payroll, and administrative tasks of the city office, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all accounting activities.
- Main Duties:
- Implement and monitor internal control policies.
- Prepare and reconcile financial reports, including monthly closing entries and general ledger accounts.
- Review and analyze financial data, and provide recommendations for optimizing accounting systems.
- Oversee budget preparation and ensure timely accounts for all funds.
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors.
- Act as the HR focal person for the city office, ensuring adherence to HR policies and addressing employee requests.
- Monitor procurement of goods and services.
- Qualifications and Experience:
- Education: BA Degree in Accounting and Finance.
- Experience: 6 years of relevant experience.
- Skills: Experience and knowledge of IFMIS and IFRS is required. Experience with various donors is a plus. Computer literacy, knowledge of Amharic, and proficiency in other local languages are advantageous.
- Salary: Gross monthly salary of ETB 23,126.00 – ETB 26,219.00, plus ETB 8,640.00 Housing allowance and ETB 3,300.00 Transport allowance.
- Required Skills: Time management, analytical skills, adaptability, teamwork, communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a covering letter explaining their interest and suitability for the role, along with a recent CV, to the following email address: HRM@ehrc.org.
- Subject Line: Please include the name of the position you are applying for and the location in the email subject line (e.g., “Senior Resource Mobilization Specialist – Addis Ababa”). Applications that do not follow this procedure will be automatically rejected.
- Deadline: Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
- Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for a written exam and interview. Women and candidates with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply. EHRC has a zero-tolerance policy on sexual harassment and child safeguarding.